Defending Human Rights in Colombia: A PBI Public Forum

Defending Human Rights in Colombia:
A High-Risk Activity

Australian volunteer Carly Dawson has spent 12 months in Barrancabermeja Colombia, providing protective accompaniment for grassroots human rights defenders who are facing threats for their work for human rights.

Come to this public forum exploring the state of human rights in Colombia since the election of Santos, the courageous work of Colombian human rights defenders, and the role of the international community in keeping them safe.

Speakers:

Dr. Ralph Newmark from La Trobe University - Director, Institute of Latin American Studies
Carly Dawson, PBI Field Volunteer from Sydney, Australia

New videos from PBI Colombia
Latin music and refreshments available - Entry by gold coin donation

For more info and to RSVP contact PBI Australia on info@pbi-australia.org or 03 9016 3769 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 03 9016 3769 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

www.pbi-australia.org
www.pbi-colombia.org